# Côtes du Rhône Rouge (2025)

- **Producer:** Château de Marjolet
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Grenache, Syrah
- **Region:** Rhône, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Average price:** €10
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 15–17 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** strawberry, raspberry, cherry, plum, black pepper, herbaceous

## About this wine

Château de Marjolet is a historic estate located in the southern part of the Rhône Valley, in Gaujac. Run by the Pontaud family for generations, the estate is renowned for producing classic, terroir-driven Côtes du Rhône wines. The vineyards benefit from the Mediterranean climate, with warm days and cooling Mistral winds, growing on soils composed of limestone and clay-gravel. This 2025 vintage represents their commitment to traditional Southern Rhône winemaking, offering an authentic expression of the region's signature Grenache and Syrah blend.

## Interesting facts

- Château de Marjolet has been managed by the Pontaud family since the 19th century, passing down traditional expertise.
- The estate's vineyards are influenced by the famous Mistral wind, which naturally keeps the grapes healthy and dry.
- The 'Mis En Bouteille Au Château' designation guarantees that the entire winemaking and bottling process occurred on the estate.

## Food pairing

The medium body, moderate tannins, and balanced acidity of this Southern Rhône red make it incredibly versatile. It pairs beautifully with grilled red meats and game, where the wine's structure cuts through the fat, while its herbal undertones complement Mediterranean herbs like rosemary and thyme.

## Wine making process

The grapes are harvested at optimal ripeness, destemmed, and traditionally vinified in temperature-controlled concrete and stainless steel vats to preserve the fresh fruit character. Extraction is managed gently through pump-overs. The wine is aged entirely in concrete tanks for several months before bottling, avoiding oak influence to maintain the vibrant, fruit-forward profile and soft tannins characteristic of the estate's style.